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"A “siege mentality” is frequently described as “an overly fearful state of mind which often includes feelings of defensiveness, helplessness, and victimization” – all of which I felt, in various degrees, while reading the opening salvo in Marvel’s latest event: Siege."

"...the attack on Chicago is premeditated to cause a reaction to a larger problem, similar to the inciting incident used to set off Marvel’s Civil War event..."

"Captain America...is shown watching the events unfold on TV. And unintentionally coming across like Abe Simpson (Homer’s father), virtually and ineffectually shaking his fists at the TV like the old man he really is."

"...sad lack of detail and utter lack of emotional content..."

what a fucking idiot. "CAP IS WATCHING TV!?! JUST LIKE ABE SIMPSON DOES! I SAW HIM WATCH TV IN AN EPISODE. WHAT AN IDIOT!"